Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup (120g) sourdough discard
- 1/2 cup (115g) melted butter or oil
- 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
๐ฉโ๐ณ Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 175ยฐC (350ยฐF). Grease or line a loaf pan.
Step 2: Mash bananas
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Step 3: Mix wet ingredients
Add sourdough discard, melted butter (or oil), sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Step 4: Add dry ingredients
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
Step 5: Combine batter
Gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Pour into pan
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Step 7: Bake
Bake for 50โ60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 8: Cool
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10โ15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
๐ฏ Tips:
- Add chocolate chips or walnuts for extra flavor.
- Use overripe bananas for the best sweetness and texture.
Enjoy your homemade sourdough banana bread! ๐๐๐
